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Canonization is chance for campus groups to ‘reclaim’ name
The upcoming canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman begs the question: Do Catholic college students today even know who Cardinal Newman is?
Church, government partner to help more inmates get college education
So-called "Second Chance" Pell Grants, an experimental program to fund college educations for inmates and in which two Catholic institutions have been participating, are getting an expanded boost toward permanence.
Indigenous bring needed diversity of expression to synod, speakers say
People in Western countries need to see the different cultural expressions of faith that exist in other parts of the world, said some participants at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon.
Don’t fear what is new, Cardinal Hummes says, introducing synod topics
Speaking at the synod's opening session Oct. 7, Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes identified key issues for the synod based on consultations held in church jurisdictions in the nine Amazonian countries over the past year and a half.
Catholics more motivated to donate if ethical investing is assured
The survey for Boston-based Catholic Investment Services found that about 87% of respondents would be more likely to donate to Catholic institutions if they knew the money would be invested in ways consistent with church teaching and values.
Pope names new apostolic nuncio to Chile
Archbishop Alberto Ortega Martin's appointment comes at a time when the Catholic Church in Chile is under continuous scrutiny over its handling of cases involving the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Hosts Famous Sculptor, Joe DeVito
The Pro-Life Committee of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Buckingham, PA extends an invitation to you as they host world-renowned sculptor Joe Devito.
Rosary Rally/Life Chain
Please join us for a Rosary Rally to honor Our Lady and in reparation for the many offenses committed in our city and our country against Our Lord and Savior and His Blessed Mother.
Baptized & Sent – Extraordinary Mission Month ~ Why be Catholic?
Why do adults ask for Baptism? A convert from Judaism, a man raised as a Christian but never baptized, and a young Catholic who returned to the practice of the faith after dropping out (a "revert") will all share their stories.
Cardinal Baldisseri explains who’s at Amazon synod, how it works
The members of the synod for the Amazon are mainly the bishops of the Amazon region of nine South American countries, and the discussions will focus on evangelization and safeguarding creation in that region.